Two women burned in house fire, Blast in Marion likely was caused by propane tank

An explosion that was likely linked to a propane cylinder rocked Main Street in Marion Thursday night, starting a house fire that badly burned two women.

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By Zach GlennThe Record Herald

Waynesboro Record Herald - Waynesboro, PA

By Zach GlennThe Record Herald

Posted Aug. 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM

By Zach GlennThe Record Herald
Posted Aug. 29, 2014 at 12:00 PM

MARION

An explosion that was likely linked to a propane cylinder rocked Main Street in Marion Thursday night, starting a house fire that badly burned two women.

The Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal is investigating the 10:20 p.m. explosion 5302 Main St.

Investigators said there were the several propane cylinders just outside the residence.

Two women who were in the home were flown to John Hopkins Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore. The last condition update listed them in critical condition, according to Paul Shannon, chief of the Marion Volunteer Fire Co.

A man and three children living in the home were not injured.

The home had extensive damage, however a dollar estimate is not available at this time, according to Shannon.

Marion Volunteer Fire Co. was assisted by fire departments from New Franklin, Chambersburg and Greencastle.